(Austin) – March 12, 2012 – Residents of Bell, Williamson, and McLennan counties have an unprecedented opportunity to join a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse population of 300,000 people across the United States. The opportunity for local residents to participate in CPS-3 is being made possible in partnership with Scott & White Healthcare, and several partnering organizations. On site enrollments will begin on Tuesday, March 20 and continue through April 14 at various locations. To schedule an appointment, confirm eligibility, locations, dates, and times visit cancerstudy.sw.org or call 888-604-5888.

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The American Cancer Society High Plains Division works to save lives and create more birthdays in communities across the states and territories of Hawaii / Pacific Islands, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Cancer News Now online newsletter provides news and information about the fight against cancer. The High Plains Division Communications Department provides regular updates to the blog. To contact us directly, please send an email to highplainsonline@cancer.org.